Poland shuts down country’s largest illegal drug factory

Poland’s Central Bureau of Investigation Police (CBŚP) has dismantled the country’s largest illegal factory producing counterfeit drugs and steroids, seizing products worth at least 20 million złoty (≈€4,683,900).

The Central Bureau of Investigation Police (CBŚP) in Poland has dismantled a criminal group producing and selling counterfeit drugs and steroids, seizing illegal products worth over 20 million złoty (≈€4,683,900) and arresting eight people, including the ringleader.

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The criminal network, active since 2021, was involved in manufacturing, storing, and distributing fake pharmaceuticals.

The operation, carried out under the supervision of the National Prosecutor’s Office in Szczecin and with support from the Polish Anti-Doping Agency (POLADA), uncovered a fully equipped production line in the northwestern region of Poland, close to the German border.

Authorities described the facility as the largest of its kind ever discovered in Poland, with production conditions posing serious health risks.

Photo: CBŚP

Investigators also seized luxury cars, jewellery, and cash worth over one million złoty. The illicit drugs, including injectable preparations, have no legal equivalents and could pose significant dangers to users.

Photo: CBŚP

Eight people were arrested, including the ringleader. They face charges including participation in and leadership of an organised criminal group, illegal production and distribution of pharmaceuticals, endangering multiple lives, and money laundering.

Two suspects have been temporarily remanded in custody by a court at the prosecutor’s request.

Photo: CBŚP

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Source: IAR/CBŚP